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Students hold onto their pool floats as they swim together
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Students hold onto their pool floats as they swim together during the annual end of year East Ascension High School pond jump after seniors finished their final
The following people were booked into the Ascension Parish Jail on April 10-17:
APRIL 10
HOGAN, TYRONE: 13170 Dutchtown Point Ave., Gonzales; 53; state probation violation, possession of firearm by person convicted of certain felonies, armed robbery
WILLIAMS, RONALD WAYNE: 4242 Pitcher St., Baton Rouge; 28; hold for other agency, failure to appear-bench warrant
DENNIS JR., RICHARD MICHAEL: 8134 Everett St., Sorrento; 35; attempt theft greater than $750 but less than $25,000, two counts theft less than $1,000, fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, two counts failure to appear-bench warrant, contributing to the delinquency of juveniles
APRIL 11
JONES, ANTONIO LARON LEONARD: 39041 Little Creek Drive, Gonzales; 41; failure to appearbench warrant
COLE JR., ALEXANDER: 3005 Robin Lane, Donaldsonville; 49; contraband defined-certain activities regarding contraband in penal institutions prohibited, possession of Schedule III controlled dangerous substance (suboxone), simple criminal damage to property less than $1,000, simple battery of persons with infirmities
BUTLER, TRAVION AARON: 188 Amp Circle, Edgard; 31; battery of a dating partner, three counts fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, obstruction to driver’s view or driving mechanism, expired motor vehicle inspection security required, operating vehicle while license is suspended, reckless operation
GIRONA, OMAR ALEXANDER: 12491 Faucheaux Road, Gonzales; 33; entry on or remaining in places or on land after being forbidden, simple battery, domestic abuse battery
BENNETT, COURTNEY RON: 1402 McKinley Alley, Donaldsonville; 37; illegal carrying of weapons, possession of synthetic cannabinoid, probation violation, possession of firearm by person convicted of certain felonies
JOHNSON JR., AVIS LAMERREA: 155 Grisaffe Lane, Belle Rose; 17; failure to appear-bench warrant, theft less than $1,000, disturbing the peace/language/disorderly conduct
BERGERON, TESS MARIE: 6354 La. 1, Belle Rose; 53; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction operating vehicle while license is suspended, maximum speed limit
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Juneteenth Pageant deadline
May 9 is the deadline to register to compete in Donaldsonville’s Juneteenth Pageant, organizers announced.
The pageant includes Ms., Miss, Miss Teen and Lil Miss titles. Applications are available at city hall or by email at juneteenthdonald-
PRIDE
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work is underway to create a nonprofit to run the inaugural festival.
“We aim to build a stronger, more connected community by spreading awareness, hosting inclusive events, and providing valuable resources yearround,” the group’s states on its Facebook page.
Nick Germany, of LamarDixon, said his phone has been ringing with busi-
SMILES, ASHTON A.: P.O. Box 957, Prairieville; 36; three counts failure to appear-bench warrant, violations of registration provisions, security required, operating vehicle while license is suspended, fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction
APRIL 12
ABADIE JR., THOMAS CHARLES: 41106 Black Bayou Road, Gonzales; 60; failure to appearbench warrant, simple battery
FERNANDEZS, TY JOHN RASHAD: 1126 S. Darla Ave., Gonzales; 25; failure to appear-bench warrant, security required, flight from an officer, possession of firearm by person convicted of certain felonies, fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, driver must be licensed, illegal carry of weapons-crime or controlled dangerous substance, obstruction of justice/ all others, aggravated flight from an officer aggravated obstruction of a highway of commerce, owner to secure registration
MARSHALL, DILLON HARDEN: 40452 Misty Oak Court, Prairieville; 23; aggravated assault, second-degree murder
JACKSON, DANIEL PRESCOTT: 18611 Magnolia
Estates, Prairieville; 67; aggravated assault with a firearm, illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities/aggravated assault
VILLARREAL, HECTOR MANUEL: 412 Lemay Drive, Tyler, Texas; 55; possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles, driving on roadway laned for traffic, operating while intoxicated-first
FERRIS, BRANDON: 15372 Holton Road, Prairieville; 34; entry on or remaining in places or on land after being forbidden
APRIL 13
EVANS, TROY LOUIS: 40274 Bordeaux St., Prairieville; 36; state probation violation, obstruction of justice/all others, failure to appear-bench warrant, possession of heroin, prohibited acts-drug paraphernalia
KRISTIAN JOEL, ZELAYA FLORES: 2228 S Burnside Ave., Gonzales; 22; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, driver must be licensed, possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles, driving on roadway laned for traffic, traffic-control signals, operating while intoxicated-first
YANEZ, FRANCISCO J.: 11420 Catlpa Drive, Baton Rouge; 34; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, driver must be licensed, driving on roadway laned for traffic, operating a vehicle while intoxicated-first
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The Donaldsonville Juneteenth pageant, part of the 30th annual Donaldsonville Juneteenth Music Festival, will be at 1:30 p.m June 14 in Louisiana Square.
Dutchtown cheer mini camp
Pajama Party is the theme of Dutchtown High’s Cheer Mini Camp set for May 27-30 at the school gym.
Children ages 4 and older are invited to register by May 23 for the camp, which costs $80 To register, visit tinyurl.com/dthscheer-
nesses interested in sponsorships.
“I think the parish is ready for a Pride festival,” he said.
The group’s mission is to collaborate with businesses and community partners throughout the parish and surrounding areas to uplift and empower the LGBTQIA+ community In addition to hosting the festival, organizers hope to put on inclusive events that celebrate identity and unity, provide access to supportive services and resources and educate the community
about the lived experiences and daily challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals. Volunteers and vendors are needed for this inaugural event.
Sponsorships are available by email at ascensionparishpride@gmail.com or by visiting the group’s Facebook page. Proceeds from the event will be used to host the festival, which will provide “entertainment and programming that reflect and celebrate our diverse community,” the group’s sponsorship information says.
PEREZ-ORTIZ, DANIEL: 1855 Jasper Ave. Apt A, Baton Rouge; 33; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, driver must be licensed, maximum speed limit, operating while intoxicated-first
SPEARS, DARIUS LEE: 36325 Spears Lane, Prairieville; 25; resisting an officer, failure to appear-bench warrant
JOHNSON, MARK ANTHONY: 2223 Sagona Road, Donaldsonville; 48; violations of registration provisions, operating vehicle while license is suspended, child passenger restraint system, no motor vehicle insurance, expired motor vehicle inspection, fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, four counts failure to appear-bench warrant
APRIL 14
HUNTER, GEORGE: 12523 Plantation Creek Drive, Prairieville; 61; aggravated assault with a firearm, second-degree battery, false imprisonment-offender armed with dangerous weapon, domestic abuse battery-strangulation
CHATMAN, BLAKE ANTHONY: 812 Houmas St. No. 7, Donaldsonville; 40; simple criminal damage to property less than $1,000, battery of a dating partner
MCDOWELL, DERRICK JEICHARD: 251 Vintage Drive, Covington; 25; simple escape; aggravated escape, accessories after the fact
LANGLEY, JASON EDWIN: 1105 Seabury Lane, Mamou; 53; simple criminal damage to property less than $1,000, theft less than $1,000
THOMPSON, KAJUAN JONDELL: 38534 La. 74, Gonzales; 26; failure to appear-bench warrant
MANLOVE, DAVID KANE: 41138 Wendy Drive, Prairieville; 20; domestic abuse battery
APRIL 15
MUSSO, ANTHONY R.: 42219 Greenfield Crossing Drive, Prairieville; 41; parole violation
GUILLORY, BYRON J.: 9163 W. Balboa Drive, Baton Rouge; 26; prohibited acts-drug paraphernalia, possession of Schedule IV controlled dangerous substance, possession of firearm by person convicted of certain felonies, probation violation, two counts failure to appearbench warrant
EVANS, ERVIN ALVOID: 7528 Director Drive, Baton Rouge; 42; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction
WILSON, ANTOINE JEWON: 1017 S. Mire Ave Gonzales; 24; failure to appear-bench warrant
JONES, KAMERON M.: 41356 Cemetery Road, Gonzales; 25; contraband defined-certain
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A portion of all proceeds from the camp will be donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. For more information, emailmichelle.bogan@apsb.org
Farmers market Saturday
Pick up fresh produce, crafts and other goods at the Highway 621 Outdoor Market from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at 39275 La. 621 in Gonzales. For information, visit www.facebook. com/Hwy621OutdoorMarket.
activities regarding contraband in penal institutions prohibited, domestic abuse batterystrangulation
MCCOMAS, MICHAEL SHANE: 17389 Lake St., Prairieville; 43; domestic abuse battery
SMITH, TRAMEL TREVON: 38259 St. Martin Court, Gonzales; 18; entry on or remaining in places or on land after being forbidden, distribution/possession with the intent to distribute Schedule IV controlled dangerous substance (alprazolam), possession of marijuana less than 14 grams
APRIL 16
HIPOLITO, JUAN ANDRES: 15 Escondido Drive, Del Rio, Texas; 47; disturbing the peace/drunkenness
VARIANI, DWAYNE MICHAEL: 15181 Amanda Drive, Gonzales; 50; failure to appear-bench warrant
WILSON, SEAN C.: 2231 Acosta Road, Donaldsonville; 55; domestic abuse aggravated assault, domestic abuse battery-strangulation
HENGST, CHAD: 3365 Grays Creek Road, Dry Prong; 41; two counts failure to appear-bench warrant
JONES IV, IRVIN: 1104 Peytavin St., Donaldsonville; 38; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction FRANKLIN JR., THOMAS: 3622 Bird Heights Ave., Addis; 29; domestic abuse battery-second degree cruelty to juveniles WEST, CAMI CHANEL, 6058 BREWERTON, GONZALES: 32; reckless operation, hit-and-run driving
PHILLIP, BRIAN: 1133 La. 1 S. Donaldsonville; 31; domestic abuse battery, domestic abuse battery-child endangerment
IRVIN, WHITNEY TERRELL: 1319 W. Sidney St., Gonzales; 35; failure to appear-bench warrant
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ALLEN, JERRY J.: 42553 La. 42, No. 7, Prairieville; 57; two counts failure to appear-bench warrant ROMERO, JOSUE: 2228 S. Burnside Ave., Gonzales; 31; security required, possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles, driver must be licensed, driving on roadway laned for traffic, operating while intoxicated-first BATISTE, BRAD ANTHONY: 13192 Sycamore St., Vacherie; 23; two counts failure to appearbench warrant, two counts fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction BAUSE, DESHANNA: 14086 Airline Highway, Gonzales; 47; obstruction of justice/ all others
Fire department fundraiser
The third annual 5th Ward Fire Department 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run is set for 8 a.m. May 17 at Pelican Point. To become a sponsor, email Sherrie Jenkins at sherrie@aainsla.com. Runners can register at https://tinyurl.com/rntxsc2u. Contact Darlene Denstorff by phone, (225) 388-0215 or (225) 603-1998; or email, ascension@theadvocate.com. Deadline: 5 p.m. Friday.
